liberation theology Flashcards
what is liberation theology influenced by, when is it
Karl Marx and Bible, 20th century south america
what do liberation theologians want to bring about
the Kingdom of God
what is the difference between orthopraxy and orthodoxy
doing over theory
marx outline (who, when, what)
Communist, 19th century, Communist Manifesto, Das Kapital
what is species essence
ability to create and relate with nature, work makes us human
Marx on alienation
human activity/ species essence and connection to their trade has been lost since the means of production had become industrialised, people then need to seize the means of communication
marx on exploitation
worked are exploited as a means to an end and dehumanised
what did marx say about religion
opium of the people
what is social sin
a societal structure that creates inequality
who was the founder of liberation theology
Guitierrez
what is Jon Sobrinos stance on liberation theology
doctrine is of no value to the poor, action is necessary for Christian support
who was Camilo Restrepo and what did he do
Columbian priest, influenced by Marxist revolutionary ideas, wanted military revolution to bring change
who was Oscar Romero
Archbishop of El Salvador, weekly radio program and spoke out against the political hierarchy and injustice
what is the preferential option for the poor
practical help to those in society who need it
what were Boff and Boff’s five theological motivations for justification of preferential option for the poor
1)Theological motivation- God is alive and Church should seek justice on His behalf
2) Christological motivation- Jesus defended the poor
3)Eschatological motivation- judgement based on treatment (Matthew 25:31-46)
4)Apostolic motivation
5)Ecclesiological motivation
what was the Catholic Church’s response to liberation theology
-criticized the use of Marx, as he denied the individual over the majority and was an atheist
Kloppenburg on liberation theology
sidelines the spiritual message of christianity
Juan Segundo on Liberation theology
even though uses marxism, still contents authentic christian message
